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FX55 VOK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,966 mi
Last recorded108,966 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 VOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2022 108,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 102,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 10 Aug 2020 98,750 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 98,750 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 97,194 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 97,194 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 94,659 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 91,252 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 91,222 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 86,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,547 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 53,268 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,759 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,330 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,845 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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FX55 VOK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX55 VOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX55 VOK registered?

FX55 VOK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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